From fixing up all the minor repairs to cleaning the house top-to-bottom, there are a lot of small details that go into organizing the perfect open house. However, in the rush to organize everything, there are a number of to-do’s that are easy to forget about. If you’re currently prepping your home and don’t want to miss the important stuff, here are some things you should contemplate before setting the date.
The Outside Look
The first thing potential homebuyers will notice when they arrive at your home is the outside, and that’s why it’s so important not to neglect it. Before organizing your open house, make sure the lawn is mowed, any unsightly hedges are trimmed and that your entrance area and flowerbeds are well maintained. Since potential homebuyers will see the outside before anything else, there’s no sense in losing them for having a disheveled lawn before they’ve even walked through the door.
Effectively Market The Event
Many home sellers want to believe that their house will sell itself, but if no one knows about your open house or bothers to show up, there’s no chance of getting any offers. While your real estate agent should be featuring your home on their website, you may also want to hand out flyers to your neighbors and make a few posts on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook to get the word out. There are no assurances when it comes to drumming up interest, but spreading the word with as many people as possible will likely find a few interested parties.
Use The Five Senses
It may not be the most common advice, but engaging potential buyers on a number of different levels can actually enhance the appeal of your home. Playing a little music can be a good way to make them feel comfortable, and you may want to do a little baking beforehand since the sense of smell can have a powerful impact. It may seem a little bit quirky, but there’s nothing to make people feel comfortable and at home like the scent of freshly baked treats and a little music.
There’s plenty of cleaning and organizing when it comes to an open house but it’s also important to look at the big picture when it comes to prepping for your home showing. If you’re nearly ready to put your home on the market, please contact me for more information.
6204 W Caribbean Lane Glendale, AZ 85306
New
$495,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,159
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6705457
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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This unique property features 4 spacious bedrooms, a cozy fireplace, and a sparkling diving pool with a fence, gazebo, and covered patio - perfect for entertaining both indoors and outdoors. Current owners have been upgrading the home with a new kitchen, appliances and all new bathrooms. Enjoy shutters and screens on each window to decrease your electricity bills along with a 1 year old HVAC unit. Rest assured even the switches, outlets and light fixtures were all replaced. Relax in the pool that was resurfaced with quartz and utilize your backyard for any toys that need to be parked. Convenient shed in the back for additional on site storage along with additional cabinets in the garage. Do not miss out on this home!
4658 S Rufino Lane Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
New
$495,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,594
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6705676
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Welcome to your amazing new single story home with Superstition Mountain views right out your front door. This is the property of your dreams...loads of updates & space in the open floor plan with lots of large windows, 10ft ceilings & tons of natural light to take in the beauty that surrounds you. With 3 ideally laid out bedrooms, it offers the perfect amount of space for a family or great winter getaway oasis. A charming kitchen with updated appliances, a breakfast/sitting nook, & raised bar area opens to the bright modern living room complete with fireplace. Head out the 9ft patio doors to an entertainer's dream with the amazing updated backyard oasis complete with covered patio, pergola, putting green & pavers to enjoy all that outdoor Arizona living has to offer. Located in the Superstition Foothills this home is in the ideal community with low HOA fees, heated community pool & spa, loads of fantastic hiking and walking trails & just right around the corner from shopping, dining & hiking trails. Come see for yourself all this home & ideal community has to offer!
25943 W Yukon Drive Buckeye, AZ 85396
$495,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,066
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6703220
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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This meticulous home is upgraded with a long list to include stylish tile motifs with hickory laminate flooring, hand-painted moldings, solid wood shutters & contemporary fixtures. Office and Primary BR on main floor with brand new spa-like bath. Kitchen presents granite counters, repainted cabinets with new hardware, convenient pull-out shelves & soft-close hinges. Outside, the landscape has been transformed with travertine pavers extending from the large covered patio. High-quality plants & thoughtful design elements, including a gas fire pit and fountain. Private and desirable N/S facing lot on quiet cul de sac. Light and bright inside. Low SOLAR pmt ($152)! GREAT COMMUNITY W/ GOLF COURSE, softball field/ basketball court, splash pad, paths, play structures, elementary school & more!
11872 S Tomi Drive Phoenix, AZ 85044
$495,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,152
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6693283
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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This very popular 3 bedroom floor plan is now available on the Ahwatukee Country Club Golf Course! Expansive golf course and mountain views greet you from your back patio where you will enjoy the best of Arizona living. This home has a formal living room with full wall fireplace, spacious dining room, open concept kitchen with granite counters and pull-out cabinets, open to large, light and bright family room perfect for entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Secondary bedrooms are good sized for guests or a home office, and the sizeable primary bedroom includes a dressing area. All this and a beautiful recreation center with indoor outdoor pools, pickleball, fitness classes, wood shop, travel opportunities, clubs and activities for all! This is a must see home!
6175 N 87th Lane Glendale, AZ 85305
$495,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,868
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6703261
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
UPDATED single level home with OWNED SHARP SOLAR PANELS (see Pearl Certification) **10K SQFT LOT backing to Desert Mirage Park! NO HOA! Recently redesigned kitchen with waterfall QUARTZ countertops, 2018 GE appliances, LED can lighting, double pane windows, 90% sun screens over new windows. Newer exterior doors & french door w/ built in blinds. Updated bathroom. New outlets some w/ USB ports. Engineered wood flooring with open floorplan. Updated bathrooms and amazing self-automated lighting in redesigned laundry room. All new interior lighting, added insulation, 15 SEER Trane HVAC. New Ext electrical near RV pad. Mini-split AC in Master bdrm. w/double sinks, vaulted ceilings. Pie shaped well landscaped yards.
140 W Thompson Road Payson, AZ 85541
$495,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,901
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6574951
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Rare and beautiful Cabin nestled in the woods! Minutes from Payson and 300+- feet from Tonto National Forest where wildlife and trails are in abundance, a bird watchers dream. Just three miles from Tonto Creek and 20 minutes away from the Rim lakes. A great family friendly neighborhood for children to roam, ride, and play outdoors! Five bedrooms, two bathrooms provide you lots of space. Open concept, Chef's Kitchen, butcher-block counters, high ceilings, beautiful wood floors, full laundry, spacious deck, and a backup generator. Many additional upgrades and finishes to satisfy! This home is furnished and is perfect for a fulltime residence, weekend getaway or possible Air B&B. Truly a must see!
4724 W Lydia Lane Laveen, AZ 85339
$495,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,948
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6568702
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Lovely home in gated community close to schools, parks and the 202 Freeway. Great location. This 5 Bedroom 3 bath home is in a desirable community. This home offers a gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops, dual wall ovens, upgrades galore. with an island w/breakfast bar seating and dining. This home has a family room and formal dining area and a bedroom downstairs with a full bathroom. Upstairs has a nice loft with 3 Bedrooms with walk-in closets and a Master Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom including dual sinks, separate tub and shower and his and her walk-in closets. Backyard with a covered patio for all of your entertaining needs.
15848 W Laurel Lane Surprise, AZ 85379
$495,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,676
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6618880
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
SWEET DEAL! PRICE IS RIGHT & GREAT INCENTIVE! 5-K TOWARDS BUYERS COST W/ RIGHT OFFER! Unique opportunity to own this spacious floor plan that rarely comes for sale. Perfect for multi-generational living and/or home-based business. All bedrooms are HUGE w/ walk-in closets. Upstairs master is perfect w/giant closet! Downstairs also has large bedroom w/ another walk-in closet. Perfect for mother-in-law space, or teen. 2 huge living areas downstairs, & upstairs is loft area & home office, or another bedroom - could be made into 2 bedrooms! Big kitchen w/ walk-in pantry & tons of cabinet. Upstairs laundry w/ washer & dryer included. Blank slate backyard waiting for your design- perfect for kids & Fido. GREAT INCOME PROPERTY OR RENTAL/ Low HOA & property taxes. KILLER LOCATION off 303
19777 N 76th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85255
$495,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,386
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6645554
Property Type
Townhouse
Price Type
--
** LUXURIOUS & UPDATED 2 BEDROOM UNIT WITH PRIVATE GARAGE -- SITUATED IN ONE OF THE PREMIER CONDO COMMUNITIES IN SCOTTSDALE -- VENU AT GRAYHAWK ** The Unit includes a Private & Attached One-Car Garage, with Direct Access into the Condo -- a Great Feature for Added Security & Convenience ** This Unit Occupies All Three Floors -- All Staircases are Interior and No Neighbors Above ** The Community Updated the Roof in 2021 ** Owners can Enjoy an Amazing Range of Amenities at both VENU & the adjacent EDGE Condo Community: Multiple Resort-Style Pools with Cabanas, Clubhouses, Fitness Centers, Fireside Seating & BBQ's, Movie Theater, Resident Chef, Concierge, Courtesy Security Patrol & MUCH MORE! ** Close to Everything You Love about Scottsdale! ** Click ''MORE'' for Additional Features Additional Features and Information: This end unit has plenty of Natural Lighting inside, with lots of Windows and High Ceilings ** Relax on your Private, Covered Balcony ** Full Size Washer and Dryer are located in the Garage and convey to the Buyer ** Flat Screen TV in Living Room conveys to Buyer ** Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring throughout, including the Stairways ** Summary of Updates: 2018: Flooring Throughout; Interior Painting; Refrigerator; Built-in Micro; Window Blinds ** 2019: Partial Updates in Bathrooms ** 2020: New Water Heater; New Privacy Blinds for the Six Living Room Windows ** 2021: Partial Updates in Kitchen; Community Re-Roof for Building ** The VENU Community has a Wonderful North Scottsdale Location, with close proximity to the 101 Freeway, Multiple Shopping & Dining Areas (including easy access to Kierland and Desert Ridge), Mayo Clinic, WestWorld of Scottsdale, Golf Courses (and Phoenix Open), Auto Auctions and MORE!! **
20245 N 259th Avenue Buckeye, AZ 85396
$495,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,689
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6647039
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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VIEWS & SELLER CONCESSIONS! Welcome to this lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom plus an office with amazing views of the White Tank mountains offering a perfect blend of comfort and luxury! As you enter through the inviting front courtyard, you'll immediately appreciate this well-maintained home and the sense of serenity that surrounds the property. Step inside to discover a chef's kitchen that is both stylish and functional, featuring stainless steel appliances, gas stove, breakfast bar and eat-in kitchen. The kitchen seamlessly opens to the family room, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. A very large walk-in pantry ensures that every kitchen essential has its place. The single story layout enhances the flow of the home. The oversized primary bedroom with ensuite bath that includes dual sinks, a luxurious tub, a separate shower and a generously sized walk-in closet. Entertain family and friend in style in the backyard, where a large pool beckons on warm days. The pool area is surrounded by pavers and breathtaking views of the White Tanks. A covered patio provides shade and a perfect spot for al fresco dining or simply enjoying the scenic surroundings. The residence also boasts 3 garage spaces, ensuring ample space for vehicles and storage. Ceiling fans throughout enhance comfort and split floor plan ensures a harmonious living experience. From the chef's kitchen, front courtyard, to the expansive pool area with mountain views, walking trails, playground, baseball field, and neighboring public golf. This home is a perfect combination of elegance, functionality, and tranquility. Welcome to your dream home!
6833 E Osborn Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251
$495,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,424
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6648523
Property Type
Townhouse
Price Type
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This stunning 2-bed, 2.5 bath town home is calling your name! Completely remodeled from top to bottom, this property showcases new light fixtures, a gas range, granite countertops, and a spacious outdoor patio that is perfect for entertaining. Minutes away from shopping, top tier restaurants, museums, the Scottsdale Stadium, golf courses and more, this property is truly in the heart of beloved Scottsdale.
3515 W Saint Moritz Lane Phoenix, AZ 85053
$495,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,852
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6652894
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
Stunning Remodel! This split floorplan 3/2 home with a pool is like new with new paint inside & out, new flooring set on the diagonal, all new trim and baseboards throughout, new custom cabinets throughout, new granite countertops, custom marble backsplash with designer accents, new lighting & fans, new doors throughout with brushed nickel hardware, new stainless steel appliances, new bathroom fixtures & lighting, new electrical outlets & switches, Lennox 3.5 ton 14 seer AC and attic insulation 2023, Newly painted garage & epoxy floor, Roof replaced 2011, windows replaced & plantation shutters added by previous owner, hot water heater 2020, garage door 2021. The French patio doors lead out to an entertainers backyard with large pebble tec sheen diving pool and custom fire pit. No HOA.